Five very different aspects of Thailand

They show both faces of The Land of Smiles – a Thailand that is neither a perfect paradise on earth nor a dangerous den of dishonesty and deviousness. Thais tend to avoid arguments and adopt a hassle-free lifestyle. Shouting and criticising is not in their nature. The Thais have a strong community spirit. You will see their eagerness to help others. I shall share with you some stories of the Thai family circle and demonstrate what really influences the Thais in their daily lives.

There is also a strong class structure and we will illustrate some of the “unwritten” rules of hierarchy that are second nature to a Thai. Every man, woman, and child knows his or her place in society. It is a stabilising factor. There are accepted and unchangeable conventions to establish the pecking order. The ideas of respect for elders…